Also known as Fleece Flower, zhiheshouwu is sweet and warm in nature and targets the liver and kidney meridians. It acts as a blood tonic, a laxative, lowers cholesterol and has antibacterial properties. It is useful for tonifying the liver, replenishing blood and yin, and tonifying the kidneys to prevent the premature greying of hair and hair loss.

Lingzhi is sweet and neutral in nature, making it suitable for all constitutions. Conventionally, the different types of Lingzhi can be consumed as a general tonic for health maintenance. According to the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2005, Lingzhi can be used to relieve conditions including dizziness, insomnia, palpitations, shortness of breath, asthmatic coughs and asthma.

Mohanlian, made from the Eclipta, or false daisy plant, is sweet and sour tasting and cold in nature. It enters the body's liver and kidney meridians to nourish the yin and tonify the kidneys. Since the liver is associated with the eyes and the kidneys with hair health, this herb can improve symptoms including blurred vision and prematurely grey hair. It can also cool the blood and stop bleeding, and is considered to be a powerful liver tonic.

Nuzhenzi is made from the ripe fruits of the ligustrum, or glossy privet plant. Bitter and sweet tasting, this cooling herb enters the kidney and liver meridians to tonify the liver and kidney, clear heat and brighten the eyes. It also improves the supply of nutrition to the hair follicles, preventing premature greying of hair and promoting hair growth.

Chinese angelica is one of the few good non-animal sources of Vitamin B12, making it an alternative supplement for vegetarians. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative effects. The plant's phytochemicals consist of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, ferulate, and flavonoids. It has been used in clinical studies to treat conditions including coughing, pain, liver disease, insomnia and skin disorders with good results.